05-20-2019, 11:38 AM
(05-20-2019, 06:50 AM)Sully Wrote: Is anyone in the know about small circuit projects and coding such projects. I want to automate my blinds tilt function as a percentage using a small servo and preferably power it with a small solar panel and battery but could really make anything work. Want to be able to control with my phone and Google home. (could be as a function of dimming). I've never really messed with pcbs or stuff like this but figured someone here might be into this stuff.Neat project, and relatively complex. I would read around to see if anyone has done it before and try to copy it.
Yes they make kits but the main ones are like $150 per blind which seems like alot considering the parts are like $15.
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An esp8266 running micropython would be a good platform to start with. A raspberry pi zero might work (pending analog I/O). Arduino would work but super old and requires lots of add ons to get wireless working.
From there, get some breadboards, find the right components (anything Arduino compatible should be easy to work with) and start prototyping. Sparkfun, adafruit, and ebay are your friends for components.
Youre going to spend a LOT LOT more than $150 worth of your time however, so make sure its something you find fun and interesting, not just for saving a buck